kinesiology
How Kinesiology works with animals
Just as kinesiology can help you, as a human being, to perform and feel at your best, so can it benefit your animal companion, who may also, at some point, feel the effects of stress due to a variety of factors.
Kinesiology works in very much the same way in animals as it does in humans, gently restoring the body’s self-healing ability and identifying as well as correcting potential stressors in the animal’s environment, with the owner’s input. It has proved to be particularly efficient with dogs and horses.
Kinesiology can help resolve nutritional stress, allergies, negative emotional components, pain, the integration of muscle groups, mental and physical coordination and post-surgery recovery, to name but a few. Animal-specific corrections and information are used during a balance, but human corrections may also be relevant.
Kinesiology does not treat named diseases, but rather looks for and corrects the underlying issues that have led to the ailment.
What to expect from a Kinesiology session
First of all, the kinesiologist takes a detailed history of the problem. He/she then carries out the muscle-testing part of the session on a surrogate, i.e. a person who “stands in” for the animal.
This person is often the owner, as it is recommended that a strong bond exists between the animal and the surrogate. The relevant corrections are done on the animal’s body. As the surrogate, you may feel extremely attuned to the animal’s emotions or reactions. As a result, a Kinesiology session can be a beautiful way to enhance the pet-owner relationship.
Is Kinesiology safe for pets?
Kinesiology is a gentle, safe and non-invasive technique. Animals tend to appear extremely relaxed during a session, and many fall asleep a few minutes after the session has started. In cases where pain is the issue, the kinesiologist will be very attentive to not cause your pet any discomfort when performing a correction involving physical contact, like the stimulation of neuro-lymphatic points. The detailed history taken at the beginning of the session will allow the kinesiologist to know which parts of the animal’s body should be touched with care.